Kentucky Department for Local Government

Land & Water Conservation Fund

The LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and passive parks.

Blackburn Park Sprayground
Blackburn Park, Paducah

Who Can Apply: Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funding. The minimum amount is $5,000. The maximum grant amount is $75,000. It is a matching reimbursement program.

Application Process: The 2013 LWCF Application is now available to download. The deadline to submit an application is April 30, 2013.

Additional Requirements:

You must submit to the State Clearinghouse for the Intergovernmental Review Process or request an update on previous comments to be eligible for funding.
All recreational facilities that have received LWCF assistance must stay outdoor recreational for perpetuity.

For more information: Contact Jodie McDonald.

2008 Kentucky Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)

Download SCORP.pdf (PDF - 16MB)

2008 Kentucky Outdoor Recreation Participation and Satisfaction Survey Results

General Survey Findings (PDF - 2,329k)

Reimbursement Forms

LWCF Program Requirements

LWCF Reimbursement Requirements

LWCF Billing Request Form

LWCF Expenditure Form

LWCF Force Account Labor Form

LWCF Force Account Equipment Form

LWCF Donated Labor Form

LWCF Donated Equipment Form

LWCF Donated Material Form

LWCF Deed Restriction

	See Also...
	ADA Guidelines ADA Guidelines for recreational facilities. National Park Service NPS web site for additional LWCF information. Kentucky Recreational Park Society (KRPS) Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show. November 17-20, 2009 in Louisville. Kaboom.org - Playful City USA Playful City USA designation can also qualify cities for playground and recreation grants. SHPO Approved Archaeologists Kentucky Heritage Council keeps a list of firms and universities approved to conduct archaeological surveys. KRPS Lighting Guidelines Lighting Guidelines adopted by the KRPS Athletic Committee

	Land Appraisals
	Acquisition of land may be accomplished through purchase, transfer, gift, or other means. All acquisitions must conform to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Please see KYTC Pre-qualified Appraisers list for an appraiser in your area. All Land Appraisals must adhere to the Appraisal Requirements for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky Appraisal Requirements

	Deed Restriction Requirement
	All sponsors who receive a LWCF grant must file a separate deed restriction prior to receiving reimbursement. LWCF Deed Restriction

Click below for additional mapping requirements

LWCF Mapping Guidelines

Last Updated 12/7/2012

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